Mourinho's sacking came with Chelsea 16th in the Premier League table and just one point above the relegation zone after a disastrous start to the season.

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Guus Hiddink has been confirmed as interim manager until the end of the season in Mourinho's place. The Dutchman will be hoping to replicate his success in the same role in 2009, when the Blues won the FA Cup and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.